Starbucks is close to the top of its multiyear range. The charts show it could break out higher

Cnbc · Aug 12, 2026 · 710 words · By Frank Cappelleri

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What to know about Starbucks is close to the top of its multiyear range. The charts show it could break out higher

Starbucks has been consistently rallying since the end of 2025, but it has been a jagged advance much of the way.

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What happened

Starbucks has been consistently rallying since the end of 2025, but it has been a jagged advance much of the way.

Why it matters

Thus even though we can see distinct higher highs and higher lows, some of those pullbacks certainly have given would-be buyers pause along the way.

Common ground

More recently, SBUX reported earnings two weeks ago and has essentially been treading water ever since, remaining relatively close to its most recent highs.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

Follow-up questions

What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Starbucks is close to the top of its multiyear range. The charts show it could break out higher?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that SBUX underperformed the S & P 500 from the middle of 2006 through late 2008?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “SBUX underperformed the S & P 500 from the middle of 2006 through late 2008”

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The evidence discusses a stock drop in March (likely 2020 due to COVID-19) and general S&P 500 information, but does not provide data for the specific period of mid-2006 through late 2008.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — S&P Dow Jones Indices updates the components of the S&P 500 periodically, typically in response to mergers and acquisitions, corporate spin-offs, or in conjunction with the quarterly rebalancing. Betw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_components_of_the_S…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The S&P 500 is a stock market index maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices. It comprises 503 common stocks which are issued by 500 companies with large market capitalizations, including two share classes…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_S&P_500_companies

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The S&P 100 (Standard and Poor's 100) is a stock market index of United States blue chip large-cap (and/or mega-cap) stocks maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The S&P 100 is a subset of the S&P 500 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S&P_100

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Claim 2: “SBUX has made another higher low near 102”

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A specific financial report from 24/7 Wall St. explicitly states that Starbucks is at $102.28 and has rallied within striking distance of its 52-week high, corroborating the price point near 102.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowk…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starbucks

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tata Starbucks Private Limited is an Indian coffeehouse company, which owns and operates Starbucks outlets in India. It is a 50:50 joint venture between Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks Corporatio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tata_Starbucks

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Starbucks is a chain of coffee shops. Starbuck or Starbucks may also refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starbuck

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Claim 3: “What followed was significant and sustained outperformance versus the S & P 500 all the way into the middle of 2015”

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The provided evidence does not contain historical performance data for Starbucks relative to the S&P 500 for the period between 2008 and 2015.

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore our menu of handcrafted drinks, order ahead, sign up for Starbucks® Rewards, manage your gift card and more.
https://www.starbucks.com/?s

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web search NEUTRAL — This gain handily outperformed the S&P 500 index. But operational challenges have resulted in heightened volatility since then. This coffee stock trades 22% below its record (as of April 14).
https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/04/16/1-obvious-way-cons…

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web search NEUTRAL — At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life.…
https://finance.yahoo.com/

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Claim 4: “SBUX is getting closer to the top of a five-year trading range”

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No evidence was found or provided to evaluate the stock's position relative to a five-year trading range.

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Claim 5: “Starbucks has been consistently rallying since the end of 2025”

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The evidence provided does not contain stock price data or trends specifically starting from the 'end of 2025'. While one source mentions a rally after earnings under CEO Brian Niccol, it does not confirm a consistent rally since the end of 2025.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Howard D. Schultz (born July 19, 1953) is an American businessman and author who was the chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks from 1986 to 2000, and from 2008 to 2017, and interim CEO fro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Schultz

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Starbucks is a chain of coffee shops. Starbuck or Starbucks may also refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starbuck

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Claim 6: “This follows a notable pullback from mid-May to early June”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general company information and menu links; there is no mention of stock price pullbacks between mid-May and early June.

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web search NEUTRAL — Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowk…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SBUX

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore our menu of handcrafted drinks, order ahead, sign up for Starbucks® Rewards, manage your gift card and more.
https://www.starbucks.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Check out Starbucks menu and get nutritional information about each menu item.
https://www.starbucks.com/menu

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Claim 7: “SBUX actually has outperformed the S & P 500 since late 2025”

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While one source mentions a Zacks portfolio containing Starbucks outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, it does not specifically confirm that SBUX stock itself has outperformed the index since 'late 2025'.

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Claim 8: “SBUX reported earnings two weeks ago”

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Multiple sources confirm Starbucks recently reported earnings, with one specifically mentioning shares being up after the report and another mentioning a Q4 earnings report under CEO Brian Niccol.

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web search NEUTRAL — Starbucks (SBUX) Earnings Dates & Reports. On this page, you can find detailed information about Starbucks earnings and financial performance, including the latest Starbucks earnings report, Starbucks…
https://www.investing.com/equities/starbucks-corp-earnings

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web search NEUTRAL — Starbucks 2025 Impact Report: progress, investments and results across coffee, opportunity, community and environment.Starbucks Corporation Announces Early Results and Upsizing of its Tender Offers fo…
https://investor.starbucks.com/news/financial-releases/defau…

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web search NEUTRAL — Key Points. Starbucks Q4 earnings report showed 2% growth in global same-store sales. The company closed 107 more stores than it opened as its turnaround continues. CEO Brian Niccol said the turnaroun…
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/starbucks-shares-are-after-i…

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Claim 9: “The relative line made lower lows into the middle of 2025, while the 14-month RSI made higher lows”

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The evidence provided for this claim is irrelevant, discussing a bike race (Megavalanche) and general definitions of RSI, but no specific data on SBUX relative strength lines in 2025.

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web search NEUTRAL — I took risks right from the start. It was a 50/50 gamble, but it paid off. Somehow, I stayed on my bike the whole way. No real plan, just instinct, anticipation, and trying to read the chaos around me…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmCdPQ2Xqhk

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web search NEUTRAL — include the relative strength index (RSI), stochastics and Moving.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/rsi.asp

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web search NEUTRAL — Symmetric Strength provides a comprehensive lifter analysis based on strength research and data from strength competitions.Relative strengths and weaknesses. Lifts vs average.
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